Video: Greater Mekong Region recovery 1st of 2
The Greater Mekong subregion (Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos, and Yunnan, China) has avoided the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic with relatively low infection rates. Still, like every other region around the world, tourism ground to a shuddering halt. Now the region is slowly but surely reopening to domestic tourism.
Charlie Kao, Publisher of TravelMole Media Group moderates the first of two live discussions on the tourism recovery with Jens Thraenhart, executive director of Mekong Tourism, and key tourism leaders from across the Greater Mekong.
Hear about updates on the reopening plans of key destinations, when travellers from SE Asia, UK and Europe, and North America will likely be welcomed back, health and social distancing policies at attractions, and the current status of Mekong cruises.
Country Representative Speakers
Mekong Tourism – Mr. Jens Thraenhart, Executive Director of Mekong Tourism
Myanmar – Mr. Bertie Lawson, CEO of Sampan Travel Myanmar
Laos – Ms. Duangmala, Managing Director of Exo Travel Laos
Cambodia – Mr. Nick Ray, Director of Hanuman Travel Cambodia & Lonely Planet Author
Viet Nam – Mr. Bobby Nguyen, CEO of Mekong Rustic Viet Nam
Thailand – Mr. Willem Niemeijer, CEO of Yaana Ventures
China – Mr. Brian Linden, Owner Linden Center Dali/China
Moderator: Mr. Charlie Kao, Publisher, TravelMole Media Group
Watch the full webcast here.
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
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